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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,248.56, 617,203.02 and 246,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,248.56, 617,203.02 and 246,044.56 is: 339,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,248.56 : 617,203.02 = 246,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,248.56/617,203.02 = 246,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,248.56x = 617,203.02 × 246,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,248.56x = 151,859,445,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,859,445,486.57/447,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,541.50

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